Switching to 64 Bit?


  1. Posts : 143
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #1

    Switching to 64 Bit?


    Ok, so my birthday is comming up and I was thinking of upgrading my RAM in my laptop. It currently has 2GB and I want to upgrade it to 5GB. I know I will need to have 64 Bit Windows 7 to take advantage of all that RAM. Will it be possible to reinstall Windows only using the 64 Bit version and use the Key that I got with my laptop? I heard that it is interchangable as long as you don't switch versions (like from Home Premium to Ultimate) and don't switch computers.
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  2. Posts : 752
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       #2

    Hello there.

    The easiest way to go would be to upgrade to 4GB or 6GB, but 5GB? it's kind of senseless (no offense, senseless in a "weird" way) because you'd have to buy a 2GB module and a 1GB one..

    BTW, try to find the same RAM vendor/model and timings, mixing RAMs is not a good idea :)
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  3. Posts : 143
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       #3

    Punkster said:
    Hello there.

    The easiest way to go would be to upgrade to 4GB or 6GB, but 5GB? it's kind of senseless (no offense, senseless in a "weird" way) because you'd have to buy a 2GB module and a 1GB one..

    BTW, try to find the same RAM vendor/model and timings, mixing RAMs is not a good idea :)
    Well, I was going to buy a 4 GB one, and use one of two of the 1GBs already in my computer, but if I shouldn't mix them... maybe I will just stick with 4GBs
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  4. Posts : 752
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       #4

    Well, yes. i don't like to mix RAMs and neither mixing different sizes (by size i mean 2GB, 4GB, hehe)

    When buying RAM, always make sure they're the exact same model/vendor and have the same timings that'll keep you away from possible issues regarding RAM
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  5. Posts : 1,996
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #5

    4Gb is a good number.
    6 or 8Gb is a waste for most users.
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  6. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #6

    Yes, you can install 64 bit with the same key. The key allows you to install either 32 or 64, but not both.
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  7. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #7

    Just make sure the new ram you're buying is the same timing (9-9-9-24 etc etc) and ideally the same speed as your current ram and it'll be fine.

    Mixing and matching really is a non-issue now a days unless you're OCing.
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  8. Posts : 143
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    Thread Starter
       #8

    Ok, so tomorrow I will be heading out to best buy to buy 4GBs of RAM, and replace it with two GB card in my laptop, so I won't be mixing and they will be the same brand. I'm guessing I just have to call Microsoft to activate using the key on the bottom of my computer? (Since I will be using a Retail disc to install)
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  9. Posts : 752
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       #9

    No, you don't need to call Microsoft.

    You only need to activate by phone. Follow this tutorial :)

    Activate Windows 7 by Phone
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  10. Posts : 143
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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       #10

    I didn't even have to Activate by Phone! That was very shocking!!
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